Summary

Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker is a surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been practicing for over five decades. Dr. Kuchenbecker is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kuchenbecker practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and sees patients throughout Santa Monica, California. He treats common conditions such as hemorrhoids, inflammation of the rectum, and various rectal problems. His expertise includes performing sclerotherapy to treat problematic veins, as well as diagnostic procedures like sigmoidoscopy and anoscopy to examine the lower digestive tract. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 52 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Stephen Louis Kuchenbecker has 3 locations

Stephen L Kuchenbecker Md Inc

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 685WSanta Monica, CA 90404
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Providence Saint Johns Health Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Santa Monica , CALos Angeles , CAWest Hills , CAMonterey Park , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Nanjing University Of Chinese Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Louis Kuchenbecker

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen Louis Kuchenbecker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen Louis Kuchenbecker has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Proctology

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1974

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Dr. Stephen Kuchenbecker is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
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